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FIRE Crossroads 013: 50 with 5 Years to fatFIRE
They’re nearly 80% of the way to their personal FIRE goal of $2.5 Million. For this couple in a low-cost-of-living … Read more
Jorge Sanchez, MD
How to Protect Against Inflation
Rising inflation means I’ll pay more for things, and the money I’ve got parked in a “high-yield” savings account is … Read more
FIRE Starter 009: A Resident in the Red Questions His Career Choice
It gets better. That’s the main message I have for today’s FIRE Starter interviewee. He describes some aspects of life … Read more
FIRE Starter 008: Maxing Out Absolutely Everything
Our featured FIRE Starter is a neurologist, part of a dual-income, no-kids power couple that is making all the right … Read more
5 People Who Reached Financial Independence in Their 30s and Exactly How They Did It
Reaching financial independence in your 30s is no easy task. You’re still building your career, perhaps growing a family, and … Read more
The 4% Rule May Not Work for Early Retirement
This Friday Feature gets deep into the weeds discussing the 4% Rule (of thumb) as a safe withdrawal rate that … Read more
Make Fewer Things Matter: An Epiphany From Cutting A Pineapple
“Nothing Really Matters. Anyone can see. Nothing really matters. Nothing really matters to me.” — Harry Sit, The Finance Buff … Read more
The WCI Children’s Inheritance: A Five Point Plan
Do you plan to leave a legacy for your family? What form should your children’s inheritance take? Dr. Jim Dahle … Read more
How This FI Physician Decided When to Retire
There are numerous facets to deciding when to retire. The event is usually spurred by some combination of “I have … Read more
Is It Too Late To Start Investing In Real Estate?
Spoiler alert! No, it’s never too late to start investing in real estate. Truthfully, if you’re a homeowner, you have … Read more
Ranking The Historical Returns of Different Asset Classes
Do you have a sense of what to expect in terms of returns from different asset classes? How do stocks, … Read more
Pursuing FIRE in a High Cost of Living Area: One Couple’s Experience
I took the easier path, reaching FI living and retiring in relatively low cost of living areas in the upper … Read more
Spend $200K in Retirement and Pay $0 Income Tax
With the usual tax day that normally occurs in mid-April coming up, it’s a great time to remind your wage-earning … Read more
Owning Assets Beats Having a Job
It’s hard to argue with the Frugal Expat’s assertion that owning assets tops having a job, assuming the income provided … Read more
4 Great Ways to Protect Your Real Estate Assets
Much like it is when dealing with investment accounts, asset protection strategies for real estate can be simple, moderately complicated, … Read more